10 Fall Century Rides

Looking for a 100-mile challenge this fall? Here are nine century rides across the country that will challenge your fitness and reward your effort.

Lakes and Grapes Century Ride 2013

Spotsylvania, Virginia - September 7, 20131 of 11

This beautiful ride crosses over Lake Anna and stops at a nearby winery for those interested in a less competitive atmosphere. The 100-mile century option also includes a post-ride dinner at the Ron Rosner Family YMCA. For those not interested in the century, options of 20, 40, 50, and 70-mile courses are offered.

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Mammoth High Sierra Fall Century and Gran Fondo

Mammoth Lakes, California - September 7, 20132 of 11

This bucket list race features jaw-dropping views of the Sierra Nevada Range, Mono Lake and the White Mountains. Do bring your climbing bike, as the course starts at a cool 8,000 feet of elevation and has well over 6,000 miles of climbing sprinkled throughout the 100-mile course. But what fun would spectacular views be if you didn't have to work to get there?

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Pisgah Monster-Cross Metric Century Challenge

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina - September 14, 20133 of 11

Not your normal century, this ride features a combination of paved and gravel roads, including 40 miles of the kind of terrain you won't want to be on your road bike for. Scenic sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway and three fully stocked aid stations will keep you busy until you reach the finish, where plenty of food and festivities await.

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Escape New York 2013

Manhattan, New York - September 21, 20134 of 11

This ride starts in Manhattan near Grant's Tomb, crosses the Hudson River at the George Washington Bridge and leaves the city, exploring Bergen County, New Jersey, and Rockland, Stony Point, Haverstraw, Congers and West Nyack and New York, before heading back to Manhattan and finishing at Sakura Park.

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Six Gap Century and Three Gap Fifty

Dahlonega, Georgia - September 29, 20136 of 11

This challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. The 104-mile course totals over 11,200 feet of climbing, with the Hogpen Gap averaging 7 percent grade for 7 miles and sections as steep as 15 percent. This is definitely not a century for the timid.

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Savage Century

Newark, Delaware - October 12, 20137 of 11

It's rare that a single century will cross into three states. Begin in Delaware before crossing into Maryland and Pennsylvania before heading back. There are also three significant hills with an average grade that exceeds 8 percent, making this a challenging and unique century ride.

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